In an effort to combat climate change, Google is now helping pilots route flights in order to reduce the amount of contrails they produce. Contrails—the long white streaks of condensed water vapor left behind by aircraft—have been linked to climate change due to their high levels of carbon dioxide and part of the greening of… Continue reading Google is helping pilots route flights to create fewer contrails, which is better for the climate
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How the Brains of Fighter Pilots Can Help Us Prepare for Prolonged Missions in Space
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on planning and preparing for extended missions in space. As humans explore further and fly longer in space, our understanding of the potential challenges to astronauts is a major area of research. One of the scientists at the forefront of this research is a physician by… Continue reading How the Brains of Fighter Pilots Can Help Us Prepare for Prolonged Missions in Space
An aviation expert explains how the FAA’s critical NOTAM safety system works
Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMS for short, are a critical system for aviation safety as used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As an aviation expert, I would like to explain the details of this important system, from definition to its intended purpose, and how it affects air travel today. A NOTAM is a notice… Continue reading An aviation expert explains how the FAA’s critical NOTAM safety system works